Should Canada pay the costs of Harry and Meghan's security if they move here? - Page 2

Migrant_Coconut · #21 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 2:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by djmk

I had assumed that the monarchy has automatic PR because they are the head of state.

or perhaps that is just the queen

Most I can find is that Commonwealth citizens are entitled to stay here for six months without a visa.

jollyburger · #22 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

I love how this thread is at least 60% people reacting to this as if it’s a fact, rather than pure speculation.

There was one person that stated it was a fact and then everyone else is just giving their two cents.

GlassCity · #23 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 5:28 AM**

I saw somewhere on the news that for visits they don't need to go through anything, but to actually live here they'd need to go through the regular process. Of course who knows where that line is, especially if they're only planning on being here half the year...and let's be real, they'd get their PR approved the day they applied.

VarBreStr18 · #24 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 6:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

And why is this even in the Vancouver forum, rather than the Canada one?

And why not ? Topics that does not fit any category goes in here, Vancouver being
Part of Canada . Just interesting to see what Vancouverites think. Btw Meghan just pay a visit to Vancouver I heard . She may well be our neighbour .

LowerLonsdaleMike · #25 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 6:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by VarBreStr18

And why not ? Topics that does not fit any category goes in here, Vancouver being
Part of Canada . Just interesting to see what Vancouverites think. Btw Meghan just pay a visit to Vancouver I heard . She may well be our neighbour .

Last time I checked this was a skyscraper forum, not the National Enquirer. This is way off topic even for the "General Discussion" forum.

VarBreStr18 · #26 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 8:13 AM**

This is hardly a national enquirer topic, is it? We are talking about possible use of our tax dollar. Look at the number of responses to this topic , people are rightfully concerned.

cornholio · #27 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 6:25 PM**

Let's not bring censorship to this forum as well.

Just because Trudeau spends big on social media propoganda and has been successful at censoring some of the major social media platforms thus far doesnt mean we should allow the same here.

This is the general discussion forum and this topic is very relevant.

As for the topic its not suprising. People voted for a continuation of this sort of governance. Its unfortunate and sets a bad precedent. It also makes a mockery of taxpayers and Canadians struggling day to day, often because of federal policies that dont take regular Canadians into account.

VarBreStr18 · #28 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 6:55 PM**

This is not a tabloid discussion. Even CTV is discussing this. As far as I can tell , other than die hard British royal supporters, most of Canadians disagree on using our tax money to protect this couple who chooses to leave their comfort zone where security is fully covered. Fine... if they want to live normal life , pay like normal folks.
As an aside , how about British / Canadian veterans volunteer to protect this family. How appropriate as they have military experience. Don't forget this is around the clock service.

Xerx · #29 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by cornholio

Just because Trudeau [...] has been successful at censoring some of the major social media platforms thus far doesnt mean we should allow the same here.

You're definitely going to need sources for that kind of claim.

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Originally Posted by VarBreStr18

This is not a tabloid discussion. Even CTV is discussing this. [...] Fine... if they want to live normal life , pay like normal folks.

Reputable media outlets are discussing the possibilities, of which there are many. All of them will say that right now we simply don't know. The only source that has said that we'd pay is one London Newspaper, and that claim hasn't been collaborated by any other media outlets. To say for sure that we'd pay for all of their security expenses is speculative at this point.

Thing is that Harry will never live a 'normal life' most normal people aren't directly related to a head of state. Most people aren't realistically a high risk of being a terrorist target.

VarBreStr18 · #30 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 7:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Xerx

You're definitely going to need sources for that kind of claim.

Reputable media outlets are discussing the possibilities, of which there are many. All of them will say that right now we simply don't know. The only source that has said that we'd pay is one London Newspaper, and that claim hasn't been collaborated by any other media outlets. To say for sure that we'd pay for all of their security expenses is speculative at this point.

Thing is that Harry will never live a 'normal life' most normal people aren't directly related to a head of state. Most people aren't realistically a high risk of being a terrorist target.

The issue is not debating whether they normal or high risk target. It is debating about who should pay for their protection. Many ultra rich celebrities hire their own bodyguards.

SpongeG · #31 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 9:37 PM**

Canada has to pick up the tab when any of the Royals come here on a visit don't they?

VarBreStr18 · #32 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 10:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

Canada has to pick up the tab when any of the Royals come here on a visit don't they?

But they are not on official visits which lasts at the most 10 days. They come here to live 6 months at a time.

Migrant_Coconut · #33 Posted **Jan 15, 2020, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

Canada has to pick up the tab when any of the Royals come here on a visit don't they?

But the entire point is that they're not Royals anymore.

SpongeG · #34 Posted **Jan 16, 2020, 4:04 AM**

They are still going to be royals, they will keep their titles, they will just stop being "senior" royals. I figure Trudeau said Canada will pay cause thats what usually happens when they are here. FOr the record I would be against paying for their security. I don't think we will be. They will take care of it for themselves.

SeymourDrake · #35 Posted **Jan 18, 2020, 9:50 PM**

they are looking at buying that way over priced property at point grey for 36 million i believe.. but just rumour at this point.

i think having them live in vancouver will add to tourism and they seem like nice celebrities and just want to live a normal life (if that's possible).

As long as it doesn't cost tax payers a lot of money i have no issue with it.

Migrant_Coconut · #36 Posted **Jan 18, 2020, 11:47 PM**

^ I think the entire country can get behind that.

Tetsuo · #37 Posted **Jan 19, 2020, 8:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

They are still going to be royals, they will keep their titles, they will just stop being "senior" royals.

Nope,

Prince Harry and Meghan will give up royal titles, public funding

ron,

excel · #38 Posted **Jan 19, 2020, 8:54 AM**

isn't this forum called skyscraperpage.com?

VarBreStr18 · #39 Posted **Jan 19, 2020, 8:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by excel

isn't this forum called skyscraperpage.com?

There are many subcategories under skyscraperpage: politics, food and dining .... And how are such topics , strictly speaking, related to skyscrapers? Judging from the number of responses under this title, people are obviously very interested. So don't be overly judgmental. This is a platform for people to voice their opinions about issues interesting to them , about things happening in Vancouver.

Nouvellecosse · #40 Posted **Jan 19, 2020, 8:07 PM**

I certainly hope all the people complaining about the costs are in favour of Canada cutting its ties to the monarchy. If not, you gotta realize that such nonsense is part of the program. I mean, giving public recognition and resources to people based solely on their family of birth is kind of the whole point.